Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Guide to Choosing a Master’s Program 2016

According the Guide to choosing a master's program 2016 the master Industrial and Applied Mathematics is the best applied mathematics master program of the Netherlands!

For five years TU/e was the best university of technology, in 2016 TU/e is the second best university of technology.

The figures for the survey of Master’s programs are 70 percent based on the ratings by students and 30 percent on those by the NVAO (Accreditation Organization for the Netherlands and Flanders).

The program

This degree program focuses on mathematical models, advanced simulations and computer calculations. These means and methods are increasingly finding use in new technological developments and this Master's program therefore offers an excellent start to your contribution to society's technological needs, both now and in the future.

Content of the Master's degree program

The Master's program in Industrial and Applied Mathematics covers 4 specializations:

Computational Science and Engineering (focusing on the simulation and analysis of complex physical and technical processes).

Discrete Mathematics and Applications (relating to the mathematics that lies behind our digital world and the optimization of discrete processes).

Statistics, Probability, and Operations Research (managerial scheduling and organizational problems, industrial statistics and the analysis of phenomena in which randomness plays a role).

It is also possible to obtain the education Master's in Science Education and Communication at the Eindhoven School of Education (ESoE) simultaneously with this Master's program. With the education Master's under your belt, you are qualified to teach mathematics in pre-university education.

NVAO accreditation

This program is legally recognized and accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

Industrial and Applied Mathematics Graduate Program film

//I’M IMPROVING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE THROUGH DATA ANALYSIS//

“I’m working on data-driven maintenance of MRI scanners. These machines generate a lot of data, and statistical methods and models can help us find information to detect equipment failure before it arises. Modeling the problem is very interesting - you need imagination and abstract thinking to go from the very detailed information you get from experts to a model that captures the essence of the processes. I chose Industrial and Applied Mathematics because I like solving problems and puzzles. What I most enjoy about studying at TU/e is the interactive environment – talking with other students about the things we learn is very important. Mathematics is very broad, and mathematical knowledge is essential in many areas of business. I would like to work in the medical field – working with mathematics to solve problems that also help people in the real world.”